A new dessert shop opened on Konoha Commercial Street, with its glass display cases filled with colorful wagashi, tricolored dango, Anko soup, and various adorable cakes.
A long line stretched outside the shop, mostly young girls and children, and the air was filled with a sweet, cloying aroma.
Uchiha Kagami was the first to reach the front of the line, unconsciously swallowing, "They say this shop's matcha daifuku is super delicious!"
Utatane Koharu excitedly leaned in, "I heard they also have a limited edition sakura mizu shingen mochi!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi and Homura Mitokado stood behind Koharu; although they didn't speak, their eyes were already fixed on the display case at the very front.
These colorful sweets looked very appetizing.
On their way here, they had heard many people praise the shop's desserts as incredibly tasty, and they were already eager to try them and see what they tasted like.
Renye perked his ears, listening to Kagami and Koharu's conversation; it was his first time hearing such long dessert names.
When it was his turn, he would definitely order some to taste.
Even though he thought so internally, he couldn't show it on his face.
"Sweets? Only children would be interested in such things, right?" He crossed his arms, looking helpless.
It wasn't that he wanted to eat, he was just accompanying them to try the taste.
Mm, that's right.
Danzo glanced at him, slowly saying, "Is that so? Then you can wait outside."
He had long guessed that Renye liked sweets, he just wasn't willing to admit it.
Renye: "..."
He stared at Danzo with resentful eyes, the threat in his gaze self-evident.
Why did this guy always undermine him?
It seemed he hadn't been taught a lesson in a long time, and his skin was getting itchier.
If he dared to undermine him again, he wouldn't mind letting him experience the power of Sharingan genjutsu.
Danzo met Renye's dangerous gaze, his mouth twitching slightly, and wisely chose not to speak again.
This tsundere guy, he just said two sentences and got angry.
Actually, Renye initially had no interest in sweets, until Senju Hashirama bought him two sticks of tricolored dango, after which he completely fell in love with the sweet taste.
And it's true, eating sweets really can make people happy.
From then on, Renye's love for sweets became uncontrollable...
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Inside the dessert shop.
Six people gathered around a table, each ordering their favorite dessert.
Three plates of dango were piled in front of Hiruzen Sarutobi, who quickly picked them up with chopsticks and stuffed them into his mouth.
Utatane Koharu elegantly scooped Anko soup, sipping it in small mouthfuls.
Uchiha Kagami picked up a fruit cake, and with one bite, a look of satisfaction immediately appeared on his face.
For those who love desserts, these foods were simply delicious!
It was worth waiting in line for so long.
Danzo Shimura calmly drank his black tea, ignoring the desserts in front of him, with an expression that said, "I'm just here to accompany you."
Unlike the tsundere Renye, he truly didn't like sweets.
However, he didn't refuse to eat them at all; he would occasionally have a little.
...
Renye sat at the very end, his spot empty, only occasionally glancing at the food of the others.
He was wondering what excuse he should use to order food so as not to arouse their suspicion.
These guys, really, they didn't even think to ask him.
"Renye-kun, are you really not eating?" Utatane Koharu asked curiously.
Everyone else was eating, and only Renye hadn't ordered anything, which seemed a bit awkward.
"Hmm, Renye, try it, it really tastes good!" Uchiha Kagami placed a piece of cake in front of him, then continued to enjoy the fruit cake in his hand.
He loved sweets the most.
Renye looked at the matcha cake in front of him, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly, "Then I'll reluctantly try it and see how it tastes."
The matcha cake in front of him was adorned with Anko and shiratama dango.
He had originally intended to refuse, but the cake's presentation was just too good.
Ultimately, he couldn't resist...
He picked up a small fork, first gently scraped a bit of cream, and slowly brought it to his mouth.
(...So sweet.)
Renye's pupils widened slightly, his tongue touching a hint of bitter aroma, which was then enveloped by a rich sweetness.
He unconsciously dug out another small piece, this time with the soft cake base and a single Anko bean.
(...Damn, it's too delicious.)
If it weren't for the others being there, and the need to maintain his image, he would have finished it long ago.
Danzo's gaze subtly fell on Renye, a fleeting hint of disdain flashing in his eyes.
He clearly liked sweets, yet he had to pretend to be uninterested.
This guy was really stubborn!
"Renye-kun, you seem to really like it." Utatane Koharu smiled.
Renye-kun eating looks so cute and completely different from his usual self.
Renye's hand froze in mid-air, a large piece of cake still impaled on his fork.
At the same time, Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others all looked over.
"Haha, Renye, your ears are red." Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Homura Mitokado gently pushed his glasses, "From my observation, Uchiha Clan members generally like sweets."
Among the line of people buying sweets just now, there were quite a few Uchiha Clan children.
Renye immediately straightened his face: "I'm just objectively evaluating the taste; the cake is a bit bland."
As for the Uchiha Clan liking sweets, that's simply nonsense!
And he was Senju, not Uchiha!
"Renye-kun, do you want to try my strawberry daifuku? It's super—sweet~" Uchiha Kagami approached with the dessert.
Renye looked at the dessert Kagami held, feigning composure as he said, "Since you strongly recommend it, I'll reluctantly try it."
Kagami had enthusiastically offered it, so he couldn't possibly disappoint him, could he?
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Five minutes later—
Three empty plates were already piled in front of Renye, containing matcha cake, large strawberry daifuku, tricolored dango, and other sweets, all completely devoured by him alone.
The others stared at Renye with wide eyes, as if they had seen a ghost; this guy had eaten three servings!
Danzo Shimura raised an eyebrow, unable to resist asking, "Didn't you say only children eat sweets?"
"The past two years on the battlefield have been too bitter; I need to eat some sweets to balance it out." Renye elegantly wiped the corner of his mouth.
The desserts at this shop were too delicious; he accidentally ate them all.
Thankfully, he had already thought of a suitable excuse.
Everyone: "..."
Goodness, that excuse was truly impossible to refute.
"I also need to bring some back for Tsunade, that girl." Renye said to the others, "You know... children like sweets."
"Customer, what would you like?" The shop assistant walked over with a smile.
"Pack up one of everything in the shop's desserts; Tsunade, that girl, can eat a lot."
Everyone: "..."
Tsunade is only about six years old, can she really eat that much?!
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PS: Hehehe, thank you everyone for the gifts, *sobs*...